Cooking Basics Event

To avoid duplication, I am posting the entries I received so far:


Tea
Avocado Delight With Maple Syrup
Allam Vankayi / Eggplant with ginger / Brinjal with ginger
Idly & Chutney
Spinach Onion Pakodis or Fritters
Soma Pradhan
Beaten Coffee
Rava Pongal
Kovai Kai (Ivy Gourd) curry
Rava Khitchadi
Full meals ready(ಊಟ ತಯಾರಿದೆ)
Simple Dal Tadka
Wonton Sweet and Sour Sauce
Idly, Sambhar and Chutney
Club Sandwich
Idli Dosa Milagai Podi
Jeera Rice
Simple Tomato-Cucumber Daal
Ragi Dosa
Tomato Soup
Veg Fried Rice
Masala Bread Upma
Thakkali Rasam
Pineapple Lassi
Coriander Chutney
Vegetable Chutney Pulao
Vermicelli Upma
Butternut Squash Raita(DIP)
Pudina Chutney
How to make ghee at home
Avalakki Vada
Lemon Sevai
Aval Puliyodharai

Choosing the Right Humidifier for Your Home

Most home heating systems can cause the air in your home to become too dry, and that can lead to a host of problems for your home. With winter weather here , now is a good time to think about the right humidifier or humidification system for your home.

Finding the right level of humidity in your home is tricky business. Too much and you run the risk of accumulated indoor condensation, which can lead to mold and mildew build-up; drywall, insulation and wood rot; or blistering, peeling paint and wallpaper. Too little humidity and you may find yourself contending with cracking hardwood floors, moldings and trim; aggravated allergies and asthma symptoms; dry sinuses; and itchy skin.

A home humidification system can provide the perfect amount of moisture to the air inside your home, improving your family’s overall health and comfort. There are three main options to choose from: portable units, console units and whole house systems.

Portable Humidification Units:

Portable humidifiers, commonly referred to as tabletop units, are an inexpensive, effective option to control moisture in a single room or a small space. These devices generally retail for $20 to $70, and can be moved freely around your house. If you live in a small apartment or only want to humidify a single room in your home, a tabletop unit is a sensible solution.

Tabletop humidifiers can be relatively high maintenance, though. They must be filled manually, usually every 24 hours, and only control air quality in a small area—maybe a couple hundred square feet or so. Output settings are limited, if they can be adjusted at all. Perhaps the biggest drawback with portable humidifiers is that they pull water from a holding tank, which means that standing water is always part of the deal when you use one. Mold and bacteria can collect in the tank and are then forced into the air as the humidifier releases water vapor. These appliances require vigilant cleaning and sanitization to prevent harmful build-up.

Console Humidifiers:

For larger areas, console humidifiers are a good choice. Console units cost about $75 to $150 and, like tabletop humidifiers, are fully portable and easy to use. Small consoles can cover about 2000 square feet, while larger units can easily handle an entire 3300 square foot home.

You’ll still have to fill a console unit manually, about every two days. As with tabletop units, standing water is a concern and console parts should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent air contamination.

Whole Home Humidifiers:

If you have central heat installed in your house, you may want to consider adding a whole home humidifier to your heating system. Equipment generally runs about $150 to $200, and installation charges will probably cost around $100.

The system is directly linked to the heat in your house, so there’s no need to fill water tanks, clean parts or move units from room to room as you need them. The water vapor is pumped into every room, creating a consistent moisture level that is both optimal and efficient. Because the humidifier is connected to the heating system, the moist air circulates only when the heat is turned on. This also increases efficiency, as the heating process is the main cause of overly dry air.

If your budget can afford it, the whole home humidification system is usually your best bet. The advantages of a whole home humidfier include:

• Effective humidity control and enhanced indoor air quality in every room of your home.
• Automatic Controls to keep humidity precisely where you need it.
• Maintains optimal comfort during heating seasons.
• A generally healthier home w/ lower likelihood of skin irritations, sore throats and respiratory problems.
• Protection of home, furnishings and furniture by reducing the risk of wood warping and cracking.
• Easier-to-operate and less intrusive than portable units —- no need to constantly fill and clean units.
• Built-in fan provides better circulation of humidified air through rooms and home.

More About Humidifiers...

• Interested in augmenting your heating system with a home humidifier? Contact the HVAC Installation team at Horizon Services TODAY!

Minty Peas Rice

 Life is too hectic on a Working Day, that too if you need to pack 3 lunchboxes(including Breakfast!!!!!!!!!!) :)))). I need to pack for my Hubby, Brother and My Little Boss. Preparing Lunchbox Menu is a tough task. Quick Recipes comes handy in these times.

Minty Peas Rice is a Quick Recipe. It takes hardly 15-20 minutes to make it.  

Ingredients

Cooked Rice : 3 cups
Mint leaves : 1 bunch
Fresh/Frozed peas - 1 cup
Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - 2 or 3 nos
Salt to taste
oil - 2 tsp

Method

Wash the Mint Leaves, Grind Mint leaves and Green Chillies to a fine paste. Heat oil in a Kadai, Splutter Mustard/Cumin seeds, Add Ginger-Garlic Paste, Add Mint Paste and saute for 3 minutes or until the rawness of mint disappears. Add Peas and salt and cook in a low flame for 5 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add lil water. Take it off the flame.

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Let it cool for a nminute or two. Mix with cooked rice and serve/Pack. Vanishes just like that when combined with Potato Chips/Fry

Serving This Rice to MLLA-20 hosted by Rachel of THE CRISPY COOK, Event Started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook